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Unique to the litigation market in Iowa, Dorsey has a global platform of trial experts serving a broad range of industries. The Des Moines Trial group completed the only defense of a “failed bank” case in Iowa arising out of the Great Recession. Unlike many of its competitors, the group regularly tries cases in Iowa state and federal courts and forums rather than merely litigating all cases until settlement.

David Tank leads the Dorsey trial practice. David is also the former co-chair of the firm-wide Food and Agriculture Industry Group. His practice includes, but is not limited to, complex business litigation, cases involving patents and other intellectual property, corporate control disputes, contract matters, and cases involving patents and other intellectual property. William (Bill) Miller is the other partner in the Des Moines Trial group. His practice includes complex business litigation and employment law matters primarily for clients in the health, governmental and financial services sectors.

Key industries for the Iowa trial group include: major pharmaceutical companies, financial services entities, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and governmental entities.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Iowa

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What the Team is Known For

The Des Moines office of Dorsey & Whitney is valued for its strength in assisting clients from the manufacturing and public sectors, among others, with contractual disputes and other litigation matters. Additional capabilities include IP and business litigation. The firm is highly active representing clients in state and federal courts.

Work Highlights

  • Dorsey & Whitney LLP represented FIMCO in a lawsuit following a car accident involving an employee of the client.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Miller
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William Miller
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William Miller has significant experience in cases involving allegations of breach of contract, as well as employment disputes. His wide-ranging client portfolio spans private and public entities from a range of industries.

William is outstanding at leading litigation.

Kirk Schuler
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Kirk Schuler
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Kirk Schuler is highly active in a broad variety of litigation matters. He regularly handles corporate, product liability, class action and fraud disputes and investigations.

Kirk is sophisticated, capable and very dependable. He is well organized and very thorough.

Kirk is an outstanding partner to work with. He is always available, always informed and always willing to help.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial

William Miller
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William Miller
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Kirk Schuler
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Kirk Schuler
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Members

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Clients

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Evertek, Inc.

Fimco, Inc.

Hepar Bioscience

Plymouth Energy

Sovereign Holdings

West Liberty Foods